Date:         Thu, 16 Jan 2003 20:41:24 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
Subject:      Re: ARG! HELP! fuel pump problems
Comments: To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <3E26CF86.1090807@charter.net>
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On Thu, 16 Jan 2003, John Rodgers wrote:

> Some applications of used equipment are penny wise, pound foolish.
>
> Installing a used fuel pump is like putting on a used water pump. Never
> do it.

My experience with fuel pumps, carburators, injectors, etc. is that once a
part sees gasoline it's never the same again.  This is why auto parts
places don't let you return fuel-related parts.

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                   the glass is twice as big as it needs to be."